Jo-anne Schofield
Jo-anne Schofield took up the role of Executive Director of the newly formed think-tank Catalyst Australia in November 2007. Prior to that Jo-anne undertook policy and research in workforce planning, superannuation, legal and executive services as part if the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Public Sector Workforce Office.
Jo-anne was also formerly an Assistant National Secretary with the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union for five years, and in all worked in a variety of research, legal and policy roles at the LHMU for 14 years. She has a BA (Hons) first class from NSW University where she undertook a double major in Industrial Relations and History and Philosophy of Science and tutored in Industrial Relations from 1988-1990.
Articles by Jo-anne Schofield
Robbo’s no yobbo, he’s all guts and brains
Call me brave, or even stupid, but after David Penberthy’s piece last week, I’ve decided to launch a defence of…... Read more
Desperation is driving the asylum seeker debate
The wretchedness of grief on display at the burial of two asylum seekers who perished at Christmas island, and the…... Read more
A party machine we can believe in
Less than a month into the new parliament, there is no shortage of advice for our Prime Minister, with News…... Read more
Big money still opens big doors to our politicians
Many Australian’s are becoming increasingly concerned by unchecked corporate power, a view cemented by the recent mining sector campaign which…... Read more
The mining tax ads counter the miners’ fear campaign
With the miners launching the mother-of-all fear campaigns and the opposition leader fanning the hysteria, it’s hardly surprising that the…... Read more
“Population” the new phrase for everything going wrong
In just a few short weeks population policy has turned into a panacea for just about every problem of the…... Read more
Super scams flush billions from retirement savings
Forty billion dollars gone; four million Australians out of pocket; fees charged for services that are never delivered. It’s the…... Read more
Debunking the myths of corporate tax
“In this world,” Benjamin Franklin famously declared, “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” A few…... Read more
My School is a stunt if it’s not backed by funding
Deciding to take a peek at the My School website was a little like tuning in to Big Brother –…... Read more
Are older Australians more sceptical of climate change?
The last month’s political twists and turns, culminating with the Liberal Party’s extraordinary lurch to the right and populist fear-mongering…... Read more
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From: Punch on: Open thread 09/02/2012
marley says:
I'm one of the older ones, so I've certainly seen a few changes in my time. When I started school I learned to write with a nib pen, dipped in an inkwell (no, I'm not kidding). My mother became a dab hand at getting inkstains out of my clothes. Flicking ink at one another in the classroom was an essential… [read more]From: I’d rather have a piece of toast than listen to crap lyrics
Erick says:
Led Zeppelin are responsible for my all-time favourite mixed metaphor: "There you sit, sit and stare, like a book on a shelf rusting." (Misty Mountain Hop) I laugh every time I hear it. Hmmm, I believe I've decided what to play on the way to work today. [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
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